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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,734.54, 1,307,870.49 and 518,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,734.54, 1,307,870.49 and 518,014.42 is: 714,858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,734.54 : 1,307,870.49 = 518,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,734.54/1,307,870.49 = 518,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,734.54x = 1,307,870.49 × 518,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,734.54x = 677,495,773,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,495,773,312.47/947,734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,858.16

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